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Recent departures expose internal criticism within Livre, with accusations of control by an 'elite' that contrasts with the open model the party proposed at its founding.
João Manso complains that officials are fueling “information control dynamics” and failing to comply with the rotation rule that should apply to the spokesperson position.
João Manso accuses those aligned with Rui Tavares of blocking access to information, pointing to “information control dynamics” that exclude leaders. Additionally, the CGTP will present itself at Monday's meeting.
The announcement was made by the presidential candidate supported by Livre in his reaction speech to the election results at his campaign 'headquarters' in the Amarante Cine-theatre.
The spokesperson for Livre also said that next Sunday he will cast the 'happiest and most convinced' vote of his life for Jorge Pinto.
At 21:00, members of the Livre party received a letter announcing Jorge Pinto's candidacy.
Instead of the PCP and BE, Livre had been on the rise, but it is now going to be one of the major losers, jeopardising or delaying the renewal of the left.
The candidate backed by Livre ended the day beside the party's co-leader and two other MPs. In Almada, a hall filled to hear about the danger facing the Republic.
With the Constitution under threat, says Livre, Rui Tavares lashed out at Mendes, Seguro, Cotrim and others he accuses of being inconsistent in condemning international issues. “Enough of having a country tainted by the right, let's recover the country,” proclaimed Jorge Pinto, who insists he will be the 'surprise' on election night.
The candidate supported by Livre calls for a 'character impervious to any kind of corruption' in defence of the Portuguese Constitution, citing Salgueiro Maia as an example.
The candidate backed by Livre says being recognised for his ideas is a source of pride.
The candidate supported by Livre reiterated that his candidacy will go to the end, because “the Portuguese are already voting” early.
The spokesperson for Livre warned that some presidential candidates believe the Constitution should be changed and therefore “will be lying in their own oath” when taking office.
The candidate backed by Livre attended the Ateneu Popular in Montijo to take part in the 'Conversa Presidenciável' series.
The presidential candidate backed by Livre explains his decision by saying that the other left-wing candidates did not sign up to the 'republican pact'.
In Livre's Christmas message, Rui Tavares and Isabel Mendes Lopes emphasised the party's 'achievements' in the state budget and recalled a 'very difficult' year also on the international front.
